Unraveling the Palestinian Refugee Dilemma & UNRWA

In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the intricate web of the Palestinian refugee crisis. Join us as we engage with Einat Wilf, a former member of Knesset and co-author of the book "The War of Return." Discover the untold story behind the prolonged refugee problem, the role of UNRWA, and how a distorted Palestinian nationalism has been cultivated. Gain insights into the challenges of achieving peace in the region and explore alternative solutions.

Hosted by: Ratnadeep Chakraborty

Special Thanks: Rida Khalid

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[Lou-mrkf]

The unique definition of the term 'refugee' for Palestinians needs to be abolished immediately. UNWRA needs to be closed down immediately pending further investigation. This lady's analysis is perhaps one of the best I have heard. Outstanding.

[andema]

"The Palestinians are simply a people with terrible priorities" - so true. It is incredibly frustrating that most people in Germany (and I'm sure in many other western countries too) don't realize this. I have heard people here blaming it on Israel that no agreement could be achieved between Israel and the Palestinians. And I wasn't even aware that there is a special organization within the UN dealing with the Palestinians - I mean, WTF???

[arlenegojocco]

"That’s why they never built anything!" No, they were extremely busy building tunnels!

[ChoniChannel]

So simple yet clarifies everything.

If only more people saw this and this was mentioned more on mainstream media.

[morwennalake]

Excellent analysis. Very clear and informative.

[SuzieHaasbroek]

"You owe us!" Mentality. Convenient.

[harrisscott]

My new hero 💛🇮🇱💛 thank you Einat for your brilliance. I have learned so much from you!!!!

[krishnaveganathar]

I’m really appreciative of her thoughtful analysis.

[donot]

Totally agree with this woman. No one thrives as a charity case.

[skidelrymar]

there is that old joke that says that if you ask a jewish mother what she would like his son to be when he grows up she would say "doctor" without thinking about it. in some cases is true, but most times parents would say something like "i want him to be happy." anyway i've heard more than one palestinian mother on tv saying: "it would make me very happy if my son will be a martyr for jihad", pretty disturbing

[MultiToni]

Please lecture the world thank you human behaviour never ceases to amaze the people marching for palestine have no idea about anything only what they here on the news its obvious the education of many countries is extremely poorr

[evelynmccabe]

This is great information as I didnt know how the Palestinian Refugee organisation was set up etc

[soltantio]

It was interesting to hear what she had to say toward the end in terms of solutions. Riffing off of that, what seems reasonable to me is it one of these other agencies begin with the mandate to resettle them and have a limited time frame from which to do it say 5 years. Once somebody is resettled someplace else they can get a stipend for 6 more months and then they need to make their own way in the world. People can have the stipend for longer say up to 5 years but if they are not resettled by then, the world no longer has any responsibility for them. In terms of the Palestinians who are in Gaza or the West Bank and want to stay put, there would have to be strict guidelines to make sure that they played no part whatsoever in terrorism and had no involvement in crimes whatsoever. They would have to make something out of Gaza knowing that none of them are ever going to work in Israel for a generation. Frankly I feel that the world has given them far far more than they deserve for far too long especially when you look at other people's who have been in much worse situations that unlike the Palestinians they have not brought on themselves. Death penalty for playing any part in terrorism including building tunnels

[robinblick]

Let's get this straight. Calling them 'refugees' is simply playing into the hands of Hamas. According to international humanitarian law, refugee status cannot be inherited. Nearly the so-called Gaza refugees are descendants of Palestinians who fled Israel after its invasion by five Arab states when it became independent on May 14, 1948, So, not 'refugees', as they were nearly all born and bred in the Gaza Strip. Like other Arab regimes, as a matter of policy, Hamas denies these bogus refugees citizen status for the following 3 reasons: 1) so that their upkeep can be delegated via UNWRA to you, as a tax-payer; 2) To be used as 'war crime' fodder the for world's gullible media and 3) as human shields.

[moraisisabel]

Why is UN backing all this mess.about UNWRA. It is not fair. A Very good explanation.about the facts of Palestinian.

[anyakirby]

Thank you very much for the very interesting talk. And to the presenter for good questions.❤

[piptar]

"Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant reveals that approx. 1, 468 UNRWA workers are active in Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and 30 of them actively participated in the Oct. 7th massacre. He also published the identities of 12 of those workers, "

[darkfielddiggermicrosafari]

Thank you for this very informative and helpful interview. Its a pity that the sound quality suffered with issues at times.
Einat Wilf has a very cogent overview, thanks for making it happen.

[gg_rider]

Imagine, instead of a self identity based on building anything good, a self identity based only on destruction.

[lovejets]

This was quite worthwhile. Thank you. Enjoyed Ms Wolf.